The Goldmark Cultural Center’s J. H. Milde Gallery is proud to present “Watercolor Journeys,” a solo exhibition by Karen Jacobi.

While living and teaching abroad for over three years, Karen Jacobi documented her travels through a dozen countries via the medium of watercolor. Watercolor became the perfect travel companion for Karen as it is easily transportable and spontaneous. Along the way, watercolor also introduced her to many friends through urban sketching groups, life drawing sessions, and curious passers-by, all of whom she would not have otherwise met.

“Watercolor gave me a purpose in my travels and helped break down language and cultural barriers. Painting with watercolor, especially Plein air, is a bit like meditation and requires you to be present and focused on the act of seeing – a great exercise for me. When I look back on these works, that focus enables me to time travel and recreate the feeling of being in a place”.

Karen hopes to return to traveling soon and, in the meantime, is attempting to see her familiar North Texas surroundings with fresh eyes.

The exhibition will be on display from April 1 to April 29, 2022. On Saturday, April 9, a reception will be held from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm at the J.H. Milde Gallery during the Goldmark Cultural Center’s Spring Art Walk.